Harbor Police

Harbor Police Department Releases Names of Officers Involved in Shooting

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:52:59 -0700

The Harbor Police Department has identified the two officers involved in a fatal shooting Saturday night.

They are Clyde Williams, a 20-year veteran with the Harbor Police Department and the officer who fired his handgun, and Wayne Schmidt, the officer who was injured. He has been with the department 5 1/2 years.

MTF and Harbor Police Arrest Subjects, MTF Seizes 4800 lbs. of Marijuana

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:17:50 -0700

San Diego Harbor Police assisted members of the Immigratrion Customs Enforcement (ICE) Marine Task Force in the seizure of almost five thousand pounds of Marijuana. The marijuana was seized from a vessel that was towed to the Harbor Police Dock in order to clear customs, after it had broken down in Mexican waters. Harbor Police Officers conducted a felony vehicle stop on a group of four alleged associates on Shelter Island Drive as part of the operation. The operator of the vessel as well as the four occupants of the vehicle were turned over to ICE agents.

The estimated street value of the marijuana was about two million dollars.

See the NBC 7/39 Video: http://video.nbcsandiego.com/player/?id=276607

Explosion at Hilton Hotel

Tue, 20 May 2008 05:11:00 -0700

Re-Posted from an article by Union Tribune Reporters Jeff McDonald, Tanya Sierra and Ronald W. Powell on May 20 -

A deafening boom, plumes of smoke and debris raining from a downtown high-rise. In the moments following an explosion yesterday afternoon at a San Diego hotel construction site, first responders and witnesses feared the blast was the handiwork of a serial bomber or terrorist.

Officials immediately cordoned off the area around the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel, and arson and bomb squad investigators were called to the scene. By evening, authorities said the eruption was caused by natural gas that leaked inside the hotel.

Harbor Police Officers Honored

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:52:00 -0700

Two Harbor Police officers have been honored for saving the life of a man who plunged from the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge into San Diego Bay. Honored with Life Saving Commendations at the April 8 Board of Port Commissioners meeting was Corporal David Marshall and Officer Brad Wiebke. The rescue was part of a chase of a suspect by police officers from other agencies.

Enrollment Center for Security Credential Opens in San Diego

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:56:04 -0700

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has opened a center that issues identification cards to people who need unescorted access to the Port of San Diego’s marine terminals. The card ensures that workers have gone through a thorough background check and are not a security threat.

TWIC, or Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential, is a program managed by the DHS and will be mandatory as of September 2008.

Shipping Containers Leaving Port of San Diego Screened By Customs & Border Protection

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:18:14 -0700

More than 400 containers per week leaving the Port's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal are being scanned for terrorist weapons. United States Customs and Border Protection installed the detectors at the terminal as part of its nationwide effort to detect radiological and nuclear weapons.

Port of San Diego Receives $2.9 Million Security Grant

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0800

The Department of Homeland Security announced today that it will allocate the Port of San Diego up to $2.9 million for security improvements. The money is part of the $388.6 million in security grants being awarded to more than 100 ports and ferry operations across the country.

John MacIntyre, the Port’s Homeland Security program manager, said the money would go toward improved security.

Shipping Containers Leaving Port of San Diego Screened By Customs & Border Protection

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:00:00 -0800

Harbor Police Officers Dispatched to East County to Assist in San Diego County Wildfires

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Thirteen officers from the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department have been sent to a staging area at Grossmont College to assist in the San Diego County wildfires.

The Port of San Diego contacted the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services (0ES) this morning to offer its help as part of mutual aid assistance activated during emergencies. The Harbor Police officers dispatched to the college include a lieutenant, two sergeants and 10 officers. They will be part of a platoon of officers from multiple agencies who will provide whatever assistance is needed. LT Ken Franke of the Harbor Police Department said that the help could include directing traffic control, assistance in the closure of some areas and, if necessary, evacuations. The Harbor Police communicate with other public safety agencies county-wide via the Regional Communication Network.

The Port's General Services Department has also offered its support in the form of maintenance workers and equipment to the OES.

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